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AP62 BYX

2013 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,919 mi
Last recorded91,919 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP62 BYX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 91,919 miles

Nearside Front Daylight running light not working

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers seatbelt frayed along edge (7.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Minimum required effort achieved and handbrake lever travel is high but still has reserve travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded just before join to rear axle flexi hose - both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 91,917 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Ply exposed on inner edge (165/60 R14) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Daylight running light not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2.5mm and slightly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers seatbelt frayed along edge (7.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Minimum required effort achieved and handbrake lever travel is high but still has reserve travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded just before join to rear axle flexi hose - both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 85,466 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 85,466 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

osf/nsr wheels bearings - unable to fully inspect

Pass 25 Jan 2024 78,529 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 78,529 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn inner edge - 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 71,126 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded at flexi join area (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 71,126 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge - close to allowed limit - advise change soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded at flexi join area (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 64,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight binding both rear brakes

Pass 20 Jan 2021 58,292 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

advise visual inspection of all brakes

Fail 20 Jan 2021 58,292 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

advise visual inspection of all brakes

Pass 22 Jan 2020 54,141 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm - rearward bushes - perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 47,249 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 47,249 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 40,184 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 33,457 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 12 Aug 2016 29,845 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 28,600 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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AP62 BYX is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2013 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 38,919 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP62 BYX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 13 years old, this Kia Picanto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AP62 BYX is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 February 2013.

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